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A Bibliometric Analysis of the Seagrass Meadow Ecosystem Functions and Services |
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PP: 1-17 |
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doi:10.18576/jsap/160101
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Author(s) |
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Noor Hidayah Abu,
Mohd Fitri Mansor,
Nor Hasni Osman,
Rahimi Abidin,
Hashibah Hamid,
Alminnourliza Noordin,
Haryati Abd. Wahab,
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Abstract |
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| This paper provides a thorough review article via bibliometric analysis of the global research landscape on seagrass meadow ecosystem functions and services. Seagrass meadows play a crucial role in supporting marine biodiversity, stabilizing coastlines, enhancing water quality, and mitigating climate change through carbon sequestration. However, these vital ecosystems face increasing threats from coastal development, climate change, and pollution. Using data retrieved from the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases, 265 relevant publications were analysed with ScientoPy and VOSviewer to explore research trends, prolific authors, countries, institutions, and commonly used keywords. The findings reveal a significant increase in research output post-2015, with the United States, Australia, and Spain leading in publication volume. Marine Pollution Bulletin and Science of the Total Environment emerged as the most productive journals. The most frequently cited topics include blue carbon, ecosystem services, fisheries, and coastal protection, highlighting the growing focus on seagrass ecosystems’ ecological and economic value. Despite growing academic attention, the article emphasises the need for more research, especially in underrepresented regions. The results provide a valuable reference for researchers, conservationists, and policymakers to guide future work and sustainable management strategies for seagrass ecosystems. |
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